Harley-Davidson released a preliminary list featuring some of the musical acts performing during the company’s 110th anniversary celebrations. The acts will share the stage at Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park (A.K.A. Summerfest Grounds) from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

The preliminary lineup includes 28 acts including ZZ Top, “Sons of Anarchy” star Katey Sagal & the Forest Rangers, Dropkick Murphys, Lupe Fiasco, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, the Doobie Brothers, and more. Harley Owners Group members will also receive access to a separate show at the Summerfest Grounds headlined by Lynyrd Skynyrd. These acts are in addition to the three headlining acts at the Marcus Amphitheater including the previously announced Kid Rock. Harley-Davidson says more acts will be added, bringing the final total up to more than 60.

“This is just the tip of the iceberg of the talent we’re bringing to town for the 110th Anniversary Celebration,” said Mark-Hans Richer , Chief Marketing Officer at Harley-Davidson.  “Stay tuned for the unveiling of even more bands, including two additional headlining acts.” Continue Reading »

The runaway hit television series about an outlaw biker gang with a heart, Sons of Anarchy, begins its fifth season tonight (Sept. 11) on FX at 10:00 p.m. EST/PST, and will air regularly on Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m.

Judging by the raw, unfettered material in this season’s first episode that premiered at the Westwood Village Theater in Westwood, Calif., this past Saturday evening, Sons of Anarchy (SoA) shows no signs of throttling back its intensity in season five. According to series executive producer/director, Paris Barclay, viewers can expect as much mayhem as ever, with a lot of “character killoffs” this year.

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